Raspberry Pi is actively preventing enthusiasts from upgrading soldered memory to a larger configuration even when the replacement chip is technically compatible. The company says the restriction is intended to discourage unofficial high-capacity resales.
Ford intentionally blocking Engine Horsepower Upgrades ** — Ford President is quoted - Who the F* is that Carol Shelby? What’s he know about cars. For all we know he’s buying up Mustangs and selling them with his upgraded engines!? What about the unwitting customers!???"